Your contribution

We are seeking a paralegal officer to prepare court documents (eg. affidavits) and provide support and administrative assistance to child safety officers in preparing for court processes. This includes accessing departmental information systems and accurately extracting key information for use in court material.

Paralegal officers are based in Child Safety Service Centres and provide support to child safety officers across the region. Paralegal officers may be required to travel between Child Safety Service Centres.

Job details

The Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is dedicated to creating a brighter future for Queensland's most vulnerable. Join us as we support individuals and families from all walks of life and from all corners of the state, uplifting the lives of those who need it the most. Explore more about our department on our website.

The Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region is a culturally diverse and vibrant region, home to nearly one-third of Queensland's population. From the bustling city life of Brisbane to the stunning coastline and hinterlands of Moreton Bay, this region offers a unique blend of opportunity, community, and lifestyle. It's a place where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying everything this beautiful part of Queensland has to offer.

Your responsibilities 

As a Paralegal Officer you will: 

• Provide administrative support to child safety officers and prepare court documents (eg. affidavits), in consultation with and under the direction of the child safety officer and/or senior team leader.
• Prepare court documents that demonstrate high level written communication skills, are well structured, objective, clear, concise and meet the required standards of both the department and the court.
• Competently access, understand and use information held in departmental information systems, in preparing affidavits and other court documents to support applications for child protection orders.
• Provide administrative support to senior team leaders in completing requests for information required for applications for child protection orders.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with departmental legal officers to ensure that court documents adequately address legislative requirements. 
• Work as part of a team to support child safety officers to meet rapidly changing priorities and ensure deadlines are met.  
• Identify and promptly communicate key issues to the senior team leader that may impact on meeting designated tasks.  
• Participate and contribute productively as a team member to form culturally appropriate, professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Participate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning, training and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary and evidence-based.  
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement strategies

Your mandatory requirements 

• It is mandatory to hold a Blue Card administered by the Queensland Public Safety Business Agency 
• Possession of a “C” class driver's licence

Your desirable requirements 

• While not mandatory, a good working knowledge and understanding of legal and/or court processes would be desirable

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/691087/26

Closing Date: Friday, 19th June 2026

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Multiple permanent and temporary position, full-time and part-time arrangements available across the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Region.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 691087-26-Role Description (Word, 759KB)
  Role Description